Social Worker - Safeguarding | Bracknell | £6K Golden Hello

Pro Social Partners Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello: £6,000

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and supervision

Job summary

Pro Social Partners Ltd is recruiting a permanent Social Worker for the Safeguarding team in Bracknell, Berkshire. The role involves managing a caseload of children on Child in Need and Child Protection plans, undertaking enquiries and direct work with families, and presenting reports at conferences.

The post requires a recognised Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and post-qualification safeguarding experience.

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding or child protection.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker - Safeguarding (Permanent)

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire

Salary: £46,783 - £48,873 (package up to £54,873)

Golden Hello: £6,000

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Bracknell Forest Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Safeguarding service.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding or child protection.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Bracknell Forest Council?

• £6,000 Golden Hello.
• Competitive salary for a Berkshire authority.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.